easter activities brochure 2012
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We've got lots to keep you busy during the school holidays and most importantly, have fun! Whether it's sporting pursuits, classes and clubs, learning opportunities, trips to the cinema or a picnic in the park, we've got something for everyone. Join us this Easter to ensure there's something fun happening every day! The Falkirk Community Trust TeamTRANSCRIPT
Easter Activities2012
Venue Day Date Time Age Cost
Action PackedWe’ve something different for you this Easter! We are offering unique, fun-filled activitycamps. You get the chance to take part in canoeing, kayaking, biking and there is also a fullprogramme of sports activities to try too, badminton, basketball, team challenges and much more.
Parents —to make things easier you can drop the kids off at 8.30am and pick them up at 5.30pm
General Information:
Please make sure you bring your own packed lunch, snacks and water for the day.
Be prepared for getting wet so please bring an appropriate (full) change of clothes and a towel.
A consent form will need to be completed before participating in any of the activities. This willeither be posted to you and must be returned before the camp or it can to be completed on thefirst day of the camp.
Multi Sport CampIn partnership with Tryst Community Sports Hub
The Tryst Community Sports Club based at Larbert High School is regarded asa leading example of community sports delivery in Scotland.
Playing host to 13 top quality sports clubs and over 400 junior members the club offers the verybest environment available for young people to become involved in sport.
The multi-sport camp will offer young people the chance to take part in a huge variety of sportsand activities delivered by some of the finest coaches in the country.
Sports on offer will include Tennis, Golf, Cheerleading, Rock-It-Ball, Basketball, Dance, TableTennis, Water Polo, Gymnastics, Hockey, Cricket, Rugby.
Individual days can be booked at a cost of £10 per day.
Please bring a packed lunch and water for the day.
Venue Day Date Time Age Cost
Grange Centre Mon-Thur 2-5 April 8.30-5.30 7-14yrs £80
Tues-Fri 10-13 April 8.30-5.30 7-14yrs £80
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Welcome to Easter with Falkirk Community Trust!
Larbert High School Mon-Thur 2-5 April 9.00-3.00 7-14yrs £40
SportWeʼve got lots to keep you busy during theschool holidays and most importantly, have fun! Whether itʼs sporting pursuits, classes and clubs, learning opportunities, trips to thecinema or a picnic in the park, weʼve gotsomething for everyone.
Join us this Easter – or check online atwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org to ensurethereʼs something fun happening every day!
The Falkirk Community Trust Team
Contents Sport Page 3
Arts Page 14
Heritage Page 16
Libraries Page 16
Outdoors Activities Page 17
BOOKING PROCESSBookings can be made by telephone or in person
Telephone bookings:
Please call 01324 590940 betweenthe hours of 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm
Booking opens Monday 19th March
Bookings by person:
SPORTS A booking can be made in person at the followingaddress:
Suite 1A (1st Floor)Falkirk Community Stadium4 Stadium WayFalkirk FK2 9EE
Bookings can only be made between the hoursof: 9am-12noon and 2pm-5pm
For all bookings:
Payment is due at the time of booking. Allbookings will be dealt with on a first come firstserved basis up to the maximum number for each activity.
Customer Statement
All sports coaches will be Disclosure Scotlandchecked. Parents must be responsible for thesafe arrival and collection of their children. Pleaseensure your child brings any medication theyneed and inform the Coordinator. Photographsmay be taken for promotional activities. If youhave any objections to your child beingphotographed, please inform us during thebooking process. If an activity is cancelled for anyreason, where possible an alternative will beoffered. If there is no suitable alternative then arefund will be given.
ARTSContact the Box Office:
By Telephone: 01324 506850
In Person: The Steeple Box OfficeHigh StreetFalkirk FK1 1NW
By Email: [email protected]
OUTDOORSFill in a booking form – you can download fromwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors, or pick up at our Outdoors Base at VictoriaAnnexe.
To book please call 01324 590940between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm
� Fit for Girls Camp
Grangemouth High Mon-Thurs 2-5 April 1.00-3.00 P5-P7 £16
� Sports Camp
Grangemouth High Mon-Thurs 2-5 April 1.00-3.00 P5-P7 £16
� Tennis Camp
Falkirk High School Tues-Thurs 10-12 April 12.30-2.00 P3-P4 £12
Tues-Thurs 10-12 April 2.30-4.00 P5-P7 £12
� Rugby Camp
Falkirk Rugby Club Mon-Fri 2-6 April 9.30-3.00 P3+ £50 P.WK
£12 P.DAY
Grangemouth Rugby Wed 11 April 10.00-3.00 P3-P4 £12
Club Thurs 12 April 10.00-3.00 P5-P7 £12
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� Creative MovementGrangemouth High Mon 2 April 10.30-11.00 4-5yrs £1.50
Denny High School Thurs 12 April 1.00-1.30 4-5yrs £1.50
� ZumbatomicGrangemouth High Tues 3 April 10.30-11.00 4-5yrs £1.50
Falkirk High School Wed 11 April 10.15-10.45 4-5yrs £1.50
Denny High School Wed 11 April 1.00-1.30 4-5yrs £1.50
� Martial ArtsGrangemouth High Wed 4 April 10.30-11.00 4-5yrs Free
Denny High School Tues 10 April 1.00-1.30 4-5yrs Free
Falkirk High School Thurs 12 April 10.15-10.45 4-5yrs Free
� Mini Football
Grangemouth High Thurs 5 April 10.30-11.00 4-5yrs £1.50
Falkirk High School Tues 10 April 10.15-10.45 4-5yrs £1.50
Pre-School Activities (age 4-5)Venue
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To book please call 01324 590940between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm
Day Date Time Age Cost Day Date Time Age Cost
Primary ActivitiesVenue Day Date Time Age Cost
Something Different!Venue Day Date Time Age Cost
� Circus Skills
Grangemouth High Mon 2 April 10.30-11.15 P1-P2 Free
Mon 2 April 1.45-2.45 P3-P4 Free
Denny High School Thurs 12 April 10.15-11.15 P1-P3 Free
• Funky Dance at Grangemouth High is £2 per day or £8 for the whole week
� Cheerleading
Grangemouth High Tues 3 April 10.30-11.15 P1-P2 £1.50
Tues 3 April 1.45-2.45 P3-P4 £2.00
Denny High School Wed 11 April 11.15-12.15 P1-P3 £2.00
� Funky Dance
Grangemouth High Tues 2-5 April 11.00-12.00 P3-P4 £2.00
Wed 4 April 10.15-11.15 P5-P7 £2.00
Thurs 5 April 11.30-12.15 P1-P2 £1.50
Falkirk High School Thurs 12 April 10.00-11.00 P3-P4 £2.00
Thurs 12 April 11.00-12.00 P1-P2 £2.00
DanceVenue Day Date Time Age Cost
� BasketballGrangemouth High Tues 3 April 11.30-12.30 P5-P7 £2.00
Tues 3 April 12.30-1.30 P3-P4 £2.00
Banknock Sports Frid 13 April 10.00-11.00 P1-P3 £2.00Centre
� Extreme DodgeballGrangemouth High Thurs 5 April 10.15-11.15 P5-P7 £2.00
Thurs 5 April 1.45-2.45 P3-P4 £2.00
Denny High School Tues-Thurs 10-12 April 12.30-2.00 P4-P7 £2.50
Falkirk High School Wed 11 April 10.00-11.00 P3-P4 £2.00
Wed 11 April 1.00-2.15 P5-P7 £2.00
• Extreme Dodgeball at Denny High School is £2.50 per day or £7.50 for the week
� Extreme RoundersGrangemouth High Tues 3 April 10.15-11.15 P5-P7 £2.00
Falkirk High School Wed 11 April 11.00-12.00 P3-P4 £2.00
� FootballGrangemouth High Tues 3 April 11.30-12.15 P1-P2 £1.50
Wed 4 April 12.30-1.30 P3-P4 £2.00
Denny High School Tues 10 April 10.15-11.15 P1-P3 £2.00
Thurs 12 April 11.15-12.15 P1-P3 £2.00
� Golf – No previous experience necessary
Players will learn using specialist firstclubgolf equipment.
Firstclubgolf is the first stage on the golfing pathway—the next stage is level 1 clubgolf with classes starting after Easter
Callendar Park Par 3 Mon-Thurs 2-5 April 10.00-11.30 P4-P7 £15
� GymnasticsFalkirk High School Tues 10 April 10.00-11.30 P1-P2 £2.50
Tues 10 April 11.45-1.15 P3-P4 £2.50
Tues 10 April 1.30-3.00 P5-P7 £2.50
� Martial ArtsFalkirk High School Thurs 12 April 10.00-11.00 P1-P2 £2.00
Thurs 12 April 11.00-12.00 P3-P4 £2.00
Thurs 12 April 1.00-2.15 P5-P7 £2.00
� Mini OlympicsDenny High School Tues 10 April 11.15-12.15 P1-P3 £2.00
Woodlands Games Hall Fri 13 April 10.00-11.00 P1-P2 £2.00
Fri 13 April 12.30-2.00 P3-P4 £2.50
Fri 13 April 2.30-4.00 P5-P7 £2.50
Swimming/Water based activitiesVenue Day Date Time Age CostDay Date Time Age Cost
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Please state level at time of booking:
Non swimmer = armbands Beginner = less than 5mImprover = 10-25m Developer = 25m+
� Swimming (Teachers Training Course)
Grangemouth High Tues-Fri 3-6 April 10.30-11.15 5yrs+ Free
Tues-Fri 3-6 April 11.30-12.15 5yrs+ Free
Please note—the swimming will take place at Grangemouth Sports Complex on Friday 6th April—not the High School
� Water PoloFalkirk High School Tues 10 April 11.00-12.15 P5-P7 £2.00
Thurs 12 April 11.00-12.15 P5-P7 £2.00
� Swimming GamesFalkirk High School Wed 11 April 11.00-12.15 P5-P7 £2.00
� Learn to SwimFalkirk High School Tues-Thurs 10-12 April 10.00-10.30 P1-P7 £7.50
Tues-Thurs 10-12 April 10.30-11.00 P1-P7 £7.50
Tues-Thurs 10-12 April 1.00-1.30 P1-P7 £7.50
Tues-Thurs 10-12 April 1.30-2.00 P1-P7 £7.50
� Team ChallengeGrangemouth High Mon 2 April 10.15-11.15 P5-P7 £2.00
Denny High School Tues 10 April 10.30-12.00 P4-P7 £2.50
To book please call 01324 590940between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm
Sports activitiesVenue
� Street Football —children will be organised into groups according to their age
Woodlands Games Hall Mon-Thurs 2-5 April 1.00-3.00 P6-S6 Free
Tues-Fri 10-13 April 1.00-3.00 P6-S6 Free
� Tennis —attending any tennis activity includes automatic registration with Falkirk Community Tennis
Falkirk High School Wed 11 April 11.00-12.00 P1-P2 £2.00
Banknock Sports Centre Fri 13 April 2.00-3.00 P4-P7 £2.00
� Ultimate Frisbee
Grangemouth High Mon 2 April 11.30-12.30 P5-P7 £2.00
Denny High School Thurs 12 April 10.30-12.00 P4-P7 £2.50
� Sports Zone
Grangemouth High Mon 2 April 12.30-1.30 P3-P4 Free
Wed 4 April 11.30-12.30 P5-P7 Free
Larbert High School Tues 3 April 3.00-5.00 P1-P7 Free
Thurs 5 April 3.00-5.00 P1-P7 Free
Boʼness Rec Centre Tues 10 April 10.00-12.00 P1-P7 Free
Denny High School Wed 11 April 10.30-12.00 P4-P7 Free
Boʼness Rec Centre Thurs 12 April 1.00-3.00 P1-P7 Free
Banknock Sports Centre Fri 13 April 1.00-2.00 P4-P7 Free
� Fitness Zone
Larbert High School Wed 4 April 3.00-5.00 P1-P7 Free
Grangemouth High Thurs 5 April 10.30-11.15 P1-P2 Free
Thurs 5 April 11.30-12.30 P5-P7 Free
Thurs 5 April 12.30-1.30 P3-P4 Free
Falkirk High School Wed 11 April 10.00-11.00 P1-P2 Free
� Family Zone
Grangemouth High Wed 4 April 11.30-12.15 P1-P7 Free
� Play Zone
Grangemouth High Mon 2 April 11.30-12.15 P1-P2 Free
Wed 4 April 10.30-11.15 P1-P2 Free
Falkirk High School Tues 10 April 11.30-12.30 P1-P2 Free
Woodlands Games Hall Fri 13 April 11.00-12.00 P1-P2 Free
� Games Zone
Larbert High School Mon 2 April 3.00-5.00 P1-P7 Free
Grangemouth High Wed 4 April 1.45-2.45 P3-P4 Free
Falkirk High School Tues 10 April 10.30-11.30 P3-P4 Free
Denny High School Wed 11 April 10.15-11.15 P1-P3 Free
Banknock Sports Centre Fri 13 April 11.00-12.00 P1-P3 Free
To book please call 01324 590940between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm
Day Date Time Age Cost
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Sports activities continued
Venue Day Date Time Age Cost
P1-P7 Zones continued
Venue
Day Date Time Age Cost
P1-P7 ZonesVenue
Free spaces are available due to funding
There are limited free spaces and they will be allocated ona first come first served basis
Only 2 free “zone” activities can be booked per child.
Other free activities can still be booked in addition to these
OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN
ChallengeWeekends
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Start the countdown!
10weeks to go...
Are you inspired by the 2012 Olympics?Would you like to have fun and tryout a wide range of Olympic sports?Come along and join us for our challengeweekends – you can book individual days or thewhole weekend.
Please bring a packed lunch and water
Go!Date Time Venue Age Cost
To book please call 01324 590940between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm
Date Time Venue Age Cost
� Olympic Racket Sports and Martial Arts
Sat 19 May 10.30-3.30 St Mungoʼs High School P4-S1 Free
Activities: Tae Kwon Do; Judo; Wrestling
Sun 20 May 10.30-3.30 Falkirk High School P4-S1 Free
Activities: Badminton; Table Tennis; Tennis
5weeks to go...
Falkirk’s 2012 Olympic Opening
CelebrationsFriday 27th July 2012
Watch out for more information on this
Date Time Venue Age Cost
� Olympic Team Sports
Sat 23 June 10.30-3.30 St Mungoʼs High School P4-S1 Free
Activities: Football; Basketball; Volleyball
Sun 24 June 10.30-3.30 St. Mungoʼs High School P4-S1 Free
Activities: Handball; Hockey
� Olympic Water Sports and Gymnastics
Sat 21 April 10.30-3.30 Denny High School P4-S1 Free
Activities: Swimming; Syncro Swim; Water polo; Triathlon
Sun 22April 10.30-3.30 Denny High School P4-S1 Free
Activities: Gymnastics: Artistic; Rhythmic; Trampoline
@ GRANGEMOUTH STADIUMMonday 9th - Friday 13th April 2012
Grangemouth Stadium presents the Children'sAthletic's StarTrack Festival for ages 5 – 14. This programme provides exciting opportunitiesfor children to take part in athletics and learn the basic FUNdamentals, as developed by British Gymnastics (you can read more about the FUNdamentals at:www.british-gymnastics.org/fundamentals/develop), and hone these skills through variousgames and events.
5-8 yearsOur 5-8 year old group is introduced to allathletics disciplines through fun skill sessionsand games. They are taught the basicfundamentals of running, jumping and throwingwhich are techniques vital in most other sports.
Mon – Fri, 10am-12pm
Cost: £25
9-14 yearsOur 9-14 year olds experience more advancedskills and technique sessions, with theintroduction of visiting VIP athletes and coachesto give them a better understanding of what ittakes to be a high level athlete.
Mon – Fri, 12:45pm - 3pm
Cost: £28
EVENTS COVERED:
Sprints, hurdling, shot putt, javelin, discus, pole vault, long jump, high jump, relay races and fun games!
Applications are available onwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org or at theGrangemouth Stadium Reception desk.
Activity Venue Addresses:
Play Zone: Playground games and activitiesthat may include skipping and parachute games.
Games Zone: A mixture of games andchallenges.
Sports Zone: A variety of sports activities willbe offered.
Family Zone: For these activities a parent orguardian must attend and take part with the child.
Circus Skills: This includes skills such asjuggling, plate spinning, diablos and stilt walking.
Extreme Dodgeball: Ducking and diving adodgeball in lots of dodgeball games.
Extreme Rounders: A broad range ofrounders/softball games.
Team Challenge: Children will be divided intoteams to under take a variety of challenges.
Fitness Zone: Fun and challenging fitnessactivities to music.
Mini Olympics: Trying out various athleticstyle challenges
Sports Camp: Come along and try out avariety of fun and exciting sports! Sessions will be delivered by coaches from local sports clubs,information on their clubs will be provided at theend of the sessions.
Dance: Learn new dance or cheerleadingroutines to the latest chart music
Fit for Girls Camp: Girls only – come and tryskipping, dancing, fun and games and lots more,get fit the funky way!
Basketball: Sessions with fun passing,dribbling and shooting activities
Tennis: Fun tennis with racket and ball,coordination and matchplay activities
Ultimate Frisbee: Exciting activities andgame opportunities with the Frisbees
Syncro Swimming: Come along and have a go at this water based activity
Activity Venue Addresses:
� Falkirk High SchoolWestburn AvenueFalkirk FK1 5BZ
� Grange CentreRedding RoadBrightonsFalkirk FK2 0AA
� Grangemouth High SchoolTinto DriveGrangemouth FK3 0HW
� Denny High SchoolHerbertshire Denny FK6 6EE
� Larbert High SchoolCarrongrange AvenueStenhousemuirLarbert FK5 3BL
� Bo'ness Recreation Centre Falkirk Community TrustGauze Road Bo'ness EH51 9QB
� Falkirk Rugby ClubSunnysideDorrator RoadCamelon FK2 7YW
� Grangemouth Rugby ClubGlensburgh RoadGrangemouth FK3 8XL
� Woodlands Games HallFalkirk Community TrustCochrane AvenueFalkirk FK1 1QE
� Banknock Sports CentreBankier RoadBanknockBonnybridge FK4 1TF
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Useful Information
No unaccompanied adults at thebest pool party in town! Our Easter themed pool party is double thevalue, so come along for a pool session with adifference. The latest chart, dance and indietunes and a bit of cheesy pop thrown in will beplaying as you enjoy the wave machine, slides,floats, hula hoops and much more!
Saturday 7 April 6.30pm – 8.30pm Juvenile £2.30, Adult £4.30
Donʼt forget, our Pool Parties are on everySaturday from 6.30pm – 7.30pm
SPORTS CENTRES� Boʼness Recreation Centre
� Grangemouth Sports Complex
� Mariner Centre
Visit any of the Falkirk Community Trustswimming pools to get our very special holidayoffer for children and young people aged 8 – 16– buy 1 swim, get 6 free! Just bring your receiptfrom your first dayʼs swim and get access to thepool for the next 6 days*
You can also bring along your School Swim Passif you are in S1 – S6 in the Falkirk area and getin for free.
Donʼt forget to show your Young Scot Card orSchool Swim Pass when using First Bus to get tothe pool – your fare will be just 20p. *valid for children and young people aged 8- 16 only.Customers must retain their receipt for presentation toreception on any or all of the next six days. The offer will run from after school on Friday 30 March 2012 to Sunday 15 April 2012.
MARINER CENTRE
BumperPool Party
Athletics
Pop along to the Hippodrome in Boʼness for ourspecial holiday film screenings.
Tickets £5.85 / Concessions £4.55 / Family £16Cuppa (with refreshments) - £5.85Cuppa (film on it’s own) - £2.90Reel Saturday screening - £2.25
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Arts
We’ve a very special show coming toFalkirk Town Hall this Easter:
Nonsenseroom presents
FTH
CINEMA
Ages 3+£6.50 / £5.50 conc. / £5 Groups 6+ / £22Family (4 tickets, at least one adult)
ʻOut of the gate and off for a walk, went HairyMaclary from Donaldsonʼs Dairy.ʼ HairyMaclary and his friends are back at FTH withnew adventures springing off the page andonto the stage. Catch up with all yourfavourite characters from the books by LynleyDodd including Hercules Morse, as big as aHorse; Bottomley Potts, covered in spots;Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tumand Scarface Claw the toughest tomcat intown. With music, singing and several of yourfavourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is amust for all the family.
WED 4 Apr - 14:15
HAIRY MACLARY
THE MUPPETS
James Bobin / USA 2012 / 110 min / (U)
The much awaited new instalment of theMuppets adventure hits Boʼness!
With: Jason Segal, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper,Rashida Jones.
FRI 30 Mar / 19:30 SAT 31 Mar / 11:00 (Reel)WED 4 Apr / 19:30THU 5 Apr / 14:30
RED DOG
Kriv Stenders / Australia 2011 / 92 min / (PG)
A wonderful and uplifting, all-ages tale of a dogwho united a disparate, warring local communitywhile roaming the Australian outback in search ofhis long lost master.
SAT 31 Mar / 14:30MON 2 Apr / 11:00 (cuppa)*
MONSTER IN PARIS
Bibo Bergeron / France 2011 / 90 min / (U) /English language version
French animated family movie about a monsterwho lives in a garden and falls in love with abeautiful singer.
With: Vanessa Paradis, Adam Goldberg,Catherine OʼHara, Sean Lennon.
SUN 1 April - 14:30WED 4 April - 11:00THU 5 April - 19:30
THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS
Peter Lord/Jeff Newitt / UK 2012 / 88 min / (U)
Hugh Grant stars in his first animated role as the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain - aboundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas.
With: Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Blessed, Lenny Henry.
FRI 6 Apr - 11:00 / 19:30SAT 7 Apr - 11:00 (Reel) / 14:30 / 19:30 SUN 8 Apr - 14:30 / 19:30 MON 9 Apr - 11:00 (cuppa)WED 11 Apr - 11:00 / 19:30 THU 12 Apr - 14:30 / 19:30
PARK GALLERY
FAMILY WORKSHOP
BOOK MAKING WITH FRANCES LAW
TUE 3 April 2012 | 10:00 - 16:00
Adults £15 | Children £7.50
Education Room, Callendar House andCallendar Park
Adults and children can join in this creativelystimulating workshop, collecting and gatheringnatural forms from the park; leaves, twigs,flowers, feathers and grasses. Usingphotographic imagery, text and collage materialsin addition to their found objects, each will createa beautiful and personal concertina bookcapturing a moment in time and bringing with itnew meanings and perspectives. These will bedisplayed in Callendar House for Festival ofMuseums Day on the 19th May 2012.
Suitable for Adults and children age 8+. Bring a packed lunch and outdoor clothing/footwear.
CHILDREN’S CLAY WORKSHOP
COME AND PLAY WITH CLAY!
WED 11 April 2012 | £15
5 to 8 yrs: 10:30 - 12:00
9 to 12 yrs: 13:30 - 15:30
Education Room, Callendar House
Two inspiring workshops for different ages runwith the friendly support and guidance ofprofessional ceramicist Shona Leitch. This is afun and educational opportunity for children toexplore their creative skills using the amazingmaterial of clay. Work can be taken home at theend of the workshop to dry and paint later.
To book please call 01324 506805 between 9.30 and 16.45
Our exciting activity day and week options runover the Easter holiday period, with activities tosuit everyone with a flexible programme toensure you donʼt miss out on the action.
Some of our activities take place away from theFalkirk area taking in some spectacular sceneryand views in challenging adventuroussurroundings.
Our team of instructors are valued for theirpeople skills as much as their technical abilities,ensuring your time is fun filled, action packed,safe and enjoyable.
Venue: Victoria Buildings
Victoria Buildings Course Information
Blo-Karting: combines the grace of sailing withthe adrenalin buzz of motor racing, imaginesitting a few inches of the ground and racing yourfriends across the sands at top speeds.
Mountain Biking: off road cycling on singletracks and trails an opportunity to improve yourbike handling and off road skills
Canoe Trip: if you are a complete beginner oryou have a little experience canoeing then thistrip is for you
Kayak Trip: for those who wish an introductionto kayaking with an emphasis on having fun whilelearning to stay upright this one is for you
Bushcraft: learn a bit more about surviving in thewoods, build shelters, light a fire and get involvedin a whole lot of fun
Gorge Walk: if you like an adventure why notjoin us scrambling up a steep river where you getthe opportunity to take in some spectacularwaterfalls and big jumps? Lots of opportunities tomake a big splash!
Rock Climbing: put your climbing skills to thetest, how high can you climb?
Adventure weeks: this Easter why not book aweekʼs activities? This is a chance to make newfriends and learn new skills. We will offer a rangeof challenging, fun activities that will ensure yourweek with us is a memorable one.
Please note all of these courses will operate fromthe Outdoor Base at Victoria Buildings
The adventure starts here!
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Outdoors
To book any outdoorsactivity please call01324 590940between 9am-12noonand 1pm-5pm
ADULT WORKSHOP
CERAMICS
SAT 21 April 2012 | £50
10.00 - 16.00 (bring a packed lunch)
Education Room, Callendar House
Beginners and beyond are welcome to aninspirational day of creating in clay. You canlearn a range of hand-building techniques underthe friendly guidance and support of professionalceramicist Shona Leitch. Indulge in the therapyof clay! Tools, materials and firings are included.Work will be fired, glazed and returned to thegallery for collection.
Heritage
Libraries
SAT 21 April 2012 | £50
10.00 - 16.00 (bring a packed lunch)
Join the Easter Hunt at Callendar House.
Win your own chocolate egg when you help theEaster Bunny find his 12 missing Eastertreasures hidden around the house!
Throughout Easter holidays
From cacao bean to cup; assist the cook as sheprepares a chocolate drink enjoyed in times goneby. Taste exotic flavoured chocolate, includingcinnamon, chilli and rose.
THU 5 Apr - 14:00 / 14:30THU 12 Apr - 14:00 / 14:30
FREE, but tickets must be booked in advanceby contacting box office 01324 506850
Join us at Callendar House and Park forsome very special Easter themed events.
EASTER HUNT
CALLENDAR HOUSE
CELEBRATE EASTER IN THE GEORGIAN KITCHEN
Celebrate Easter in the Georgian Kitchen.Sample popular dishes of the season includingSimnel Cake and Hot Cross Buns with spitroasting.
SAT 7 April only
FREE drop in events, no booking required,enquire at Callendar House shop.
JUMP INTO SPRING COMPETITION
Get practising for the Olympics - Draw apicture of yourself doing your favourite sport,fill in the details on the back and then hand itin at your local library by Saturday 14th Apriland you could win a £10 book token! Threewinners will chosen from each FalkirkCommunity Trust Library (in categories under5s, 6 – 8 yrs and 9 – 12 yrs) and will beinvited to a very special prize-giving at FalkirkLibrary on the 25th April.
DON’T FORGET! Callendar House and Park are open to thepublic throughout the year. Come andexplore the story of the IndustrialRevolution, the Romans and Antonine Wallexhibition, and of course, the workingGeorgian Kitchen, any time of the year! You can check opening times at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Blo-karting
(Course: YWBK1B) Monday 2 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Canoe Trip
(Course:YCCJB) Monday 2 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Kayaking
(Course: YKLK1B) Tuesday 3 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Mountain Bike
(Course:YBMBB) Tuesday 3 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Wednesday 4 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ BRock Climbing
(Course:YRLC1B) Wednesday 4 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Bush craft
(Course: YBC1B) Wednesday 4 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Blo-karting
(Course: YWBK2B) Thursday 5 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Gorge Walk
(Course: YRWGO1) Thursday 5 April 09.00 – 16.00 11+ 1
Adventure Week - Multi Activity*
(Course: YMAYA1B) Monday 2 - Thursday 5 April 09.00 – 16.00 11+ B
* these events start at Action Outdoors, Grange Centre, FK2 OAA
Week 1Activity
Day Date Time Age Ability
Kayaking
(Course: YWBK2B) Monday 9 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Bush craft
(Course: YBC2B) Tuesday 10 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Chain Walk / Sea Jump
(Course:YRWC01) Tuesday 10 April 09.00 – 16.00 11+ 1
Blo-karting
(Course:YWBK3B) Wednesday 11 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
Mountain Bike
(Course: YMBB1) Wednesday 11 April 09.00 – 16.00 11+ 1
Rock Climbing
(Course: YRLC2B) Thursday 12 April 09.00 – 16.00 9+ B
River Kayaking
(Course: YKRK2) Thursday 12 April 09.00 – 16.00 11+ 1
Adventure Week - Multi Activity*
(Course: YMAYA2B) Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 April 09.00 – 16.00 11+ B
* these events start at Action Outdoors, Grange Centre, FK2 OAA
Week 2Activity
Day Date Time Age Ability
19
Day activities – £25.00
Adventure Week – £80.00
On all full day courses participants are outside all day and must have a complete change ofclothing, towel, packed lunch and drinks. TheOutdoor Base will supply all specialist equipment.If you are taking part in water based activitiesplease bring along an additional pair of oldtrainers that you wonʼt mind getting wet.
Booking enquiries should be made to eitherFalkirk Community Trust, on 01324 590940or at the Outdoor Base at Victoria Buildings.
Payment can be made by cheque, cash or card(Cheques payable to Falkirk Community Trust) at Falkirk Stadium Suite A.
Ability levels
BEGINNER to LEVEL 3
B - No experience
1 - 1 or 2 previous experiences
2 - Good Knowledge
3 - Intermediate
Activities are graded so everyone can get themost enjoyment out of their day. Please try to avoid booking onto a course above theparticipantʼs ability level. To find out more about a course or if you are unsure about thecourse levels please contact us at the base on01324 506846
Activity Venues
Venues are not specified due to the nature of the activities and possibility of change.
Course fees & General info
18
To book please call 01324 590940between 9am-12noon and 1pm-5pm
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